FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Monday, July 22, 2024
Cornel West for President
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[Inverness, Florida] — In a significant move towards the 2024 presidential election, the Natural Law Party of Florida and Mississippi has formally nominated Dr. Cornel West, a renowned scholar and activist, as its presidential candidate, and Dr. Melina Abdullah, a distinguished professor and social justice advocate, as vice presidential candidate.

Joe Wendt, chair of the Natural Law Party, expressed his confidence in the chosen ticket. "In a time of unexpected shifts in the political landscape, such as President Biden’s recent withdrawal from the race, Dr. West and Dr. Abdullah represent stability, integrity, and a deep commitment to public service. They are exactly what America needs to navigate these uncertain times," said Wendt.

Dr. West shared his vision during the convention, "Our campaign is about bringing truth and integrity back into politics. We aim to heal and revitalize our nation through policies that reflect the deep values of truth, justice, and love."

Dr. Abdullah also commented, "This election is about transforming our political system to reflect the pressing needs of all Americans. Together, we will work tirelessly to ensure a future where every individual can thrive."

The Natural Law Party of Florida and Mississippi invites all members and supporters to rally behind this visionary ticket as they prepare to bring their message of hope and change to voters across the nation in the upcoming election.

To date, the West/Abdullah campaign has secured ballot access in Florida, Mississippi, Nebraska, Pennsylvania, Georgia, Michigan, Colorado, South Carolina, Utah, Oregon, Alaska, and Vermont, pending finalization of certification in certain states.

About the Natural Law Party

The Natural Law Party was founded to bring practical solutions to America’s most pressing issues. By emphasizing preventive measures and scientifically proven strategies, the party seeks to reduce the underlying stress in national life that contributes to social, economic, and environmental challenges.

About Dr. Cornel West

Dr. West, affectionately known to many as Brother West, is the Dietrich Bonhoeffer Professor of Philosophy and Christian Practice at Union Theological Seminary.

Dr. West is the former University Professor at Harvard University, Professor Emeritus at Princeton University and the first Black person to receive a Ph.D. In Philosophy from Princeton University. He has written 20 books and he is best known for his classics, Race Matters and Democracy Matters, and for his memoir, Brother West: Living and Loving Out Loud. He will deliver the historic Gifford lectures at the University of Edinburgh in Scotland in Spring 2024.

Dr. West enters the 2024 Presidential contest at a time in which he describes a national crisis of moral bankruptcy and spiritual obscenity driven by a derelict duopoly of both major parties that equally places profits over people and the planet. West asserts that running as an Independent candidate affords him the opportunity and duty to deliver policy prescriptions incorporated by and for the people, instead of political parties beholden to corporations and special interest groups who feel no solidarity with poor and working-class people of all races, gender identities, and age groups.

The Cornel West Campaign to empower poor and working people everywhere stands at a pivotal moment in history, committed to being a true campaign for people around the globe. Our aim is and will always be to unite in solidarity with movements of truth and justice, who seek a choice beyond empire, white supremacy, capitalism, patriarchy, and the confines of the corporate-dominated two-party system.

About Dr. Melina Abdullah

Melina Abdullah is Professor of Pan-African Studies at Cal State LA’s College of Ethnic Studies, Co-Founder of Black Lives Matter - Los Ángeles and Black Lives Matter Grassroots, where she is also Director. She is a leader in the California Faculty Association (the faculty union), both locally and statewide, and mama of three. Dr. Abdullah earned her Ph.D. from University of Southern California in Political Science and her B.A. from Howard University in African American Studies. Abdullah has authored numerous articles and book chapters. Known by the moniker, Doc Melly Mel, she is creator, host, and producer of the radio programs Move the Crowd on KPFK 90.7 FM and This Is Not a Drill! on KBLA Talk 1580, and is a recognized expert on race, gender, class, and social movements. In April 2024, Abdullah was announced as vice-presidential pick for Dr. Cornel West in his run for president of the United States on a platform of “Truth, Justice, and Love.” She is the first Muslim to run for the vice-presidency.

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Learn more about Cornel West at CornelWest2024.com. 

Learn more about Dr. West’s Policy Pillars at CornelWest2024.com/Platform.

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